Cloud Security Engineer

Voya Financial • Atlanta, CT

1d • Remote

About The Position

Voya is seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist to strengthen our SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and container security capabilities across a rapidly evolving hybrid cloud and SaaS ecosystem. This role will partner closely with Cloud, DevSecOps, Application Security, and Platform Engineering teams to identify, assess, and remediate security risks across SaaS platforms, public cloud infrastructure, and containerized workloads. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with cloud-native security controls, automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Policy-as-Code (PaC), and modern security tooling. Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Shield, Palo Alto Prisma, Cortex or similar platforms is highly desirable. Familiarity with AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) and MLOps security is a strong plus as Voya continues to expand its AI-enabled capabilities.

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience in information security, with strong focus on cloud and SaaS security.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) in AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools such as: CrowdStrike Falcon Shield Palo Alto (SaaS / Prisma-related capabilities) or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of container security and Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Policy-as-Code (PaC).
• Solid understanding of IAM, identity federation, least-privilege access, and SaaS permissions models.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with cloud, DevOps, AppSec, and platform teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience securing MLOps pipelines and AI-enabled platforms.
• Familiarity with AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) concepts and tooling.
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud-native security services (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Defender, etc.).
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) initiatives across enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Configure, operate, and tune SSPM/CSPM tools to identify misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and risky integrations.
• Support and mature CSPM capabilities across AWS and Azure, including continuous monitoring and risk prioritization.
• Partner with application owners to drive remediation of SaaS and cloud security findings.
• Secure cloud-native workloads across AWS and Azure using native and third-party security controls.
• Support container and Kubernetes security, including image scanning, runtime protections, and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain security automation using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Implement and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) with a security-first mindset.
• Design and enforce Policy-as-Code (OPA, Sentinel, native cloud policies) to prevent insecure deployments.
• Enable shift-left security by integrating controls early in the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to emerging AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) efforts.
• Partner with platform and data teams to assess and secure MLOps pipelines, models, and supporting infrastructure.
• Help define guardrails for AI usage, data access, and model governance.
• Translate technical findings into actionable risk insights for remediation.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inquiries related to cloud and SaaS security.
• Stay current on emerging threats, SaaS attack patterns, cloud security trends, and AI security risks.
• Mentor junior team members and influence secure-by-design practices across the organization.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed